If you adore family dramas and unique love stories, here is a specially curated list of the best Pakistani dramas starring Fawad Khan, Bilal Abbas, and other top-notch actors to stream free online.
Best Pakistani dramas to watch free on YouTube: Ishq Murshid to Mann Mayal
Last Updated: 08.15 PM, Jun 14, 2024
Pakistani dramas have found their niche in the OTT audience ever since social media giants like Instagram and Tik Tok took over the world. With short video culture like Insta reels and YouTube shorts, the global popularity of Pakistani dramas has also surpassed expectations. Recently, Pak heartthrob Bilal Abbas is garnering love and critical acclaim for his impeccable performance in Ishq Murshid. Many Indian, Malaysian, or other international fans have praised his onscreen chemistry with the female lead.
If you also adore family dramas and unique love stories, here is a specially curated list of the best Pakistani dramas starring Fawad Khan, Bilal Abbas, Humayun Saeed, and other top-notch actors to watch or stream free online. You can easily binge-watch these handpicked dramas as they are available on YouTube.
Translated as Life is Wonderful – Zindagi Gulzar Hai (based on a novel) reflects on the different lives of our main protagonists. While one of them leads a carefree and luxurious life with no financial issues, the other is trapped in a vicious circle of low status, money troubles, and family crises. It narrates the bittersweet coming-of-age love story of unlikely couple Kashaf and Zaroon against the backdrop of Karachi’s university and family home.
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The series marks the second leading collaboration between Hamza and Ayeza after their tragic love story’s end in the Pyaare Afzal drama. It also brings Hamza back to the limelight after he announced his exit from the Pakistani industry, but thankfully he is back with another blockbuster love story. The ongoing drama revolves around Shehram and Mahnoor as two soulmates who struggle to find their divine for family love and societal odds.
Another new Pak drama that has been making quite a chatter ever since it premiered for its charismatic romance, iconic dialogues, and OST song. The plot revolves around Shahmeer and Shibrah, who fall in love against the odds and their social status. Shahmeer disguises his elite status by becoming Fazal Bakhsh; will Shibrah forgive him, or will it lead to shattered hearts? Watch the series to see if love can overcome materialism.
It is easier to confuse this iconic 2011 drama with Hania Aamir’s Mere Humsafar, but OG fans would know the difference. Humsafar features the talented likes of Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan in lead roles and narrates their unlikely love story with a spicy family drama showcasing issues of jealousy and rage that can ruin family relationships. Its OST, “Woh Humsafar Tha” still lives rent-free in the hearts of many Asian fans.
The show has a unique narrative that showcases how fragile human relationships are and how they succumb silently after experiencing infidelity and deceit. It highlights the bold topics of marital infidelity and live in relationships within the Pakistani culture and family backdrop. Mere Paas Tum Ho is a heart-wrenching drama about love, heartbreak, regret, and forgiveness, with multiple life lessons on the journey.
This drama will make you believe in true love, soulmates, and second chances. With an emotionally driven storyline, Mann Mayal revolves around a bubbly girl, Manahil, whose parents forcefully marry her to a rich snob after witnessing her love for her poor neighbour and tutor. Despite the odds, the duo meets again in a chance encounter, but their lives are not the same anymore. Watch this drama with a packet of tissues and chocolates!
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If you are looking for a breezy slice-of-life drama with quirky characters and a fun storyline, then Suno Chanda is the perfect fit for you. The plot revolves around bickering couple Arsal and Jiya, who are bound into marriage as a result of their grandfather’s last wish. Will they break off the relationship, or will love seep into their hearts?
This social drama revolves around the titular character, who is often judged by society for his dark complexion. Despite the hypocrisy and challenges, he fights off his inner conflicts and embarks on a fruitful journey in this moving drama.
The plot revolves around two pole-apart protagonists with class differences whose fates are entangled due to some misunderstandings. Do Bol reflects upon various social issues such as conservative morals, forced marriage, and family politics, all executed beautifully in this complicated tale of love and relationships.
Starring the talented ensemble of Ahad Raza Mir, Osman Khalid Butt, Wahaj Ali, and others in prominent roles, this heartwarming comedy drama is a fan favourite for several reasons. Be it the in-depth characters or themes of friendship and love, Ehd-e-Wafa is a must-watch drama that sheds light on various elements, including patriotism and politics.
Based on Razia Butt’s novel of the same name, Wehshi is a poignant drama that revolves around a boy who is overshadowed by his half-brother and stepfather. The parental negligence and complexity turn him into a wild adult whose life takes another twist when he falls in love. A tearjerker that stirs your consciousness and highlights social injustices.